"Someday I want to be rich. Some people get so rich they lose all respect for humanity. That's how rich I want to be."

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This quotation examines the core nature of Money as articulated by Rita Rudner. Within historical and literary traditions, reflections on Money provide actionable mental models, challenging individuals to evaluate personal ethics, self-discipline, and daily actions.

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About Rita Rudner

Rita Rudner is an American stand-up comedian and actress. Beginning her career as a Broadway actress, Rudner noticed the lack of female comedians in New York City and turned to stand-up comedy, where she has performed for over three decades. Her performance on a variety of HBO specials and numerous appearances on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson helped establish Rudner as one of the notable comics to emerge from the comedy boom of the 1980s.

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